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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
MR. CLEHELAND AND THE FLAGS
HIS FRIENDS AT A LOSS FOR APOLOGY
THE PREsrDENTs ACTION REGARDING THE LEE
RELICS HAD SHOWN HIM THE LAW.
IBY TELEaRAPH 10 THE rRrBuNEI

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUsE.1
WASHINGTON june 22.-Thc disclosure OF thefact
that within few weeks of the issue of the order
to surrender the captured rebel flags the President
after. formal reference OF the matter to the
Attorney General, concluded that he vas not ai-
thorized without action by Congress to return to
the heirs OF Robert +. Lee certain articles OF
private property deposited in the National Museum
has excited good deal OF comment in Washington
to-day Democrats who have been defending and
apologi9ng for the order to surrender the flags and
praisns the President Tor rcvolNng it are at loss
now what to say. They are hardly willing to
admit Mr.. Cleveland is forgetful than Jacob
Sharp was, and yet they forced to concede that
his utter forgetfulness OF the formal reference OF
the application for the return of the Lee relics can
alone excuse the statement made in the letter Ie-
volng, the order for the return OF the rebel ilas
that more mature consideration of the subject had
led him to conclude that he did not possess tie
authority which he had attempted TO exercise. IL
is impossible to obtain without the Presidents con-
sent and direction copy OF the entire CORRESPOND
ence relating to tho Lee relics. 1t is known,
however, that the statements contained in InE
TRIBUNE to-day are absolutely correct,
md that on the advice Of a member Of
his Cabinet the President declined to authorize the
return of the relics. In the Lee Mr. Cleveland
took time TO consider the question OF authority and
TO ask the advice or the Attorney-General. In the
case of the flags six weeks later nc himself admits
that he did not consider the question OF his alI-
thoflty. Did he regard the captured rebel flags
as OF small consequence compared with certain
articles or house and table furniture of little value
which were once the property of Robert l.. Lee?
AdJutant General Drum to-day specifically denied
that any rebel flags had been turned over to Fitz
hugh Lee or anybody else from Virginia since the
incoming of this Administration. Perhaps it may
be that some OF the flags were surrendered without
General Drums knowledge, At any rate the asser
ton that such was the case has been repeated TO-
day with great emphasis aud apparently on god
authority. Probably investigation by Congress
VIII be necessary to bring out all the facts. General
Drum said to-day that he is making an investga-
ton to ascertain when the captured flags were
removed from the Ordnance Museum where for
many years they had been displayed in accordance
with law IL appears that not all the CAPTURED iials
were ever displayed that many Gf them have been
kept In boxes and stored since the end of The war
Nobody in the Ordnance Bureau appears to know
when the haCs were taken from that bureau. In
TACT there is abundance Of the want Of knowledge
IN the War Department respecting the history Of the
captured rebel flags within the last three four
years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

are made, 50 that only part of the revenue
will go into banks of the larger commercial
centres. At Ncw-Yorx, for example, the col
lection in an entire year would amount to but
few millions. In time, too, the purchase OF
bonds for use as securities by depositary banks
will have the same effect on the market price
as if the Treasury had purchased the same
amount. and banks may not care to run the
risk Of a decline. Evidently this method OF
relief is one that will be found to have Its lint
4ottons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
HOW 1T LOOKED TO DAN LAMONT

fTONF TIC CHtcdy0 IFtOVHe.
"What do you think Of the flag business, Daniel y
said the President the private secretary came into
Well, It was-er-er-one Of your Majesty's slips"
was the reply.
What do you mean by that, Daniel y =.
al mean, Sire, that IL would have teen Detcr IL
1t hadn't happened"
But what harm has been done, Danieli hain't l
contaminated tho order, and haven't We got 'ho
hagsT ,..,,.
IY-e-os, said the private secretary, hesltaungiy
"but Il doesn't just 1t did before that old looi
Drum had idea The dag appear to nave ave. os ss
divided up by this thing The old soldiers ha'o so'
the stars and we've got thestripes" s.,a
Better go out and SEQ II any one Is wauns s@A"
tho PRESIDENT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
TIE RETNION At SARATOGA.

| The annual reunion of the Army of the
| Potomac at Saratoga yesterday was an occasion
of profound and pathetic interest Slowly but
surely the great conqueror Time is overcoming
that splendid army Year by year the gaps in
| the ranks widen and the number OF the leaders
| decreases But the high festivals of patriot
ism continue to be celebrated with undimin-
ished ardor, affection deepening, and memories
growing more and moro precious as the circle
nairows. These reunions are something more
than mere social interchangcs. The soldiers
who fought to preserve the Union can forgive.
but they can never forget Hence these gather
ings serve to keep alive in the land the valiant
spirit of loyalty They are powerful lncltc-
mcnts to imprisoned love of country. In an
age which is largely given up to the eager
pursuit of wealth and largely dominated by
the selfshness which such pursuit engcnders.
they enforce the nobility of spending and be-
ing spent for the common weal-for the Flag.
for the Nation
The Grafton which Chauncey NJ. Depew de-
livered at the reunion was one of his most ear
nest and eloquent efforts. 1t glowed through
ont with the patriotism which cherisbing only
magnanimous feelings for fallen foe, telicves
in making treason OdiOuS for all time Let
the youth of all sections exclaimed the orator
"grow up from generation to generation taught
the lesson and imbucd with the sentiment that
this Republic is not confedcracy OF independ-
ent States. but Nation with the right and
power to use the last dollar and enlist the last
man to maintain the authority of the ConStltu-
ton and the supremacy of the flag. Who Is
offended by this is not loyal citizen, and should
reconstruct or emgratc7 These ucnchant eX-
prcssions reflect the views Of the members OF
the Army of the Potomac and of all other
Americans whose hearts beat true to the Union.
And il was because the surrender 10y the North
of tho embems of treason was inconsistent
with the patriotic devotion which inspires such
sentiments that President Cleveland's order
aroused such a storm Of indignant and sorrow-
full protests.
Macau!ay thought that American institutions
would not be strong enough to stand the strain
of crowded population and social distress and
that our public lands furnished the only escape
from anarchy. Mr. Dcpcw does not share In
this apprehension and advances cogent reasons
for his dissent He believes that the attempt
of anarchy to naturallzc itself in this country in
the nature Of things cannot succeed he makes
some thoughtful suggestions in relation to the
restriction Of emigration and the strengthening
Of the navy and as for the rest he remarks
Il have unlimited faith in the absorbent prop
critics of American communities and the solvent
powers of American liberty These arc the
words alike Of patriotism and craftsmanship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

From this 1t will be that II fs only necessary 70
remember that north is one long sound SOUTH TWO ohg
sounds; east short sound; west TWO SNORT souus
Then short; long, short" Is eastnortneasti ong'
short Is northeast short, long, short Is easthor'n
cast ,....,.p. ANA shor.
so with the east one short sound Is east one short
two long means east by south two long, one snort IS
and 40 on with unmistakable simplicity For
west IL is two short sounds west Dy north Is Two snort
and one long northwest simply long for north and Two
short for west; norh-nor.n"osI Two suors souaS io
peated with little Interval -.
IL can be learned in i've minutes by child.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
amnsemenIs.

S,Jou OPERA Housg-s15-Caprico.
CAsINo-s-Ermine.
DocKsTADEE's-8-A Pair OF Kids
EDEN Observation-Disclosures Lajoa
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-s-Iiazel Kirk
IYcEuM THEATRE-s:30-The Highest Bdder
MADISON SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Karl
MADISON AVE AND 59TH-sT.-Day and Eyening-Nern'
mac and Monitor Panorama
NInIos GARDES-s-Travers House
TERRACE GARDES-S-Zimaier.
wAIIACK's-S-Jacqnette
7os and $50 BRoADwAY-Old London Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN. -Chidren's Jubilee; 80, 0O0little onesin
HYDE Park. - The case of Baron selliere. =
Kingwood wins the Stockbridge Cup little
war-coud in the East Much damage done by
All explosion ut Manchester - Threatened 1ain-
inc in Asia Minor - Distribution OF Jubilee
honors. - Revolutionary signs in Honolulu.
- State of the fishery troubles. - Swindlng
the Havana Lottery.
DoMEsTIC-Liablities Of the Fidelity National
Bank and other concerns involved are estimated at
nearly $lO,OOO.OOO. - Craig Tolliver, the
Rowan County. KY. desperate, killed. -
Reunion of the Army of the Potomac at
Saratoga - Union Pacific investigation. -
Destructive storms reported in the Eastern and
Middle States. - Exercises Of commencement
ut Princeton. Union Wellesley, Wells, Smith, SYRIA
cuse, Massachusetts, Agricultural and other col
leges.
CITY AND SUBURDAN.-Ex-Alderman Miller tes-
tilted in the Sharp trial that he had received
S. 900 from DeLacy. but had returned it. -
Commencement of ST Johns College. =The Re-
publican Club took action on the Rebel flag ques-
ton 60 General Catlin defended his action in
Joining the Democracy. - Coney Island Jockey
Club races won by Kingfsh, Stuyvesant, Laggard,
Exile ADRIAN and Judge Griffith. - Gold
value of the legal-tender silver dollar 412l2
gralns)-43 15-16d per ounce-7333 cents. -
Stocks generally dull and lower under pressure of
short sales closing quiet and steady.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day: Showery,
with little change in temperature, Temperature
yesterday: Highest, $40; lowest $50; average.
1859
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
PROGRESS At PANAMA.

From The Philadelphia Inquirer
Advces from Panama indicate that tho great canal
is being excavated just about fast enough to bury
tho men who die In tho work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
HOW THEY WoRRYi

From The Kansas CITY Journal
II Is astonishing the amount Of Interest taken in
Mr. Blaine's movements, eyon when he Is 5000 miles
away In a foreign country, by newspapers which
insist that he has no political futuie and doesn't
amount " o row VI beans anyway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
WHY NOT TRY TIE KAMsCIIATKA ROUTE

Three months for letters to como from the United
states Is rather long for those days and the delay
comes from placing dependence on so-ealld direct
malls TO Rio Instead OF coming by way of England
When the mails entirely by the latter route we
could count on them In six weeks, but direct mas
take three months or more or In some cases. they
do not come at all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
DOES HE DANCE THE LANG ERsf

IL Is said that the now Commandant at West Point
Is an export in Notifications That Is all very Well
but what does he know about loading the German
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
POOR BUCKNER'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
From The Columbus (Ohto) Journal

Upon the whole feel little sorry ior s.m,vs
Bolivar Buckner Democratic candidate for Govei ah
Of Kentucky Ho wanted the Confederate flags when
he surrendered at Fort DOnsson to display ~ Sv
paign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

The public will regard with composure the
effort now being made by the distillers in con-
ference at Chicago to establish trust organ
lzation, with a view of limiting the production
and increasing the price of whiskey. Any or
ganization, "trust " or otherwise, that will ac-
complish those ends deserves encouragement.
A successful corner" in whiskey would be a
boon to the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23
SIMPLE CODE OF FOG SIGNALS

From me san FRANCISCO Examiner
Mariners have often talked OF the necessity FOR series
OF simple easily remembered signals. which can 10
readily made and heard without difficulty In me h1
aDner Saturday n card was published. tho compla-
ton Of Captain William Wichmsn but IL Is subject 70 the
objection which has hitherto prevented the adoption OF
any system. III, - a, a..
Ii requires less than separate calls on the og
horn Tor signals and as 1t Is seldom mat snip
It long and complex signals that would De chiefly
used.
The following code the best compiled because
easily committed to memory, and only three times
needs prolonged call OF four Signals ali the rest being
less than that number.
The following the CODE which has never before been
published. u
The length of the blast is indicated by signs which VIII
be readily comprehended:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

Persons tearing torn tor the season, and sum
mer travellers, can hare The DAILY TRIBUNE
matted to them, postpaid. for 70 cents per month,
The address being changed as often as desired
The DAILY TRIBUNE will be sent to any address
IN Europe at ST. 35 per month which includes
the ocean postdle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

INDIANAPOLIS June % (Specap. Indiana Grand Army
veterans are through yet adopting resolutions
domning Ceveands in relation TO the captured
Rebel flags George H. Thomas Post the largest in tho
State tonight passed resolutions denouncing the Presi-
dents order unpatrotic and declaring that Adutant
General had dsgraced tho uniform be wears AMI
for which he ought TO be compelled TO resign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

DIR. 1amage is nothing if not eXtravagant His
outburst against the filthy streets Of his city Is
not justified. II is true that the streets OF Brook
Ign have not been well cleaned in long time and
that some Of them are in exceedingly bad con-
iition But there is no danger of pestilencc on
account of this 1imid people have no need to
resort TO immediate flight in order to escape such
\ calamity Besides. n new street cleaning con-
tractor has Just got to work. lie has not made a
rood start but it is only fair to give him chance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

Comparatively few persons will disagree with
Mayor Hewitt as to the undesirability of keep
Ing dogs in the city. But the Aldermen are not
likely to pass an ordinance as recommended by
him to make the existence here of dogs illegal
The strict enforcement of the ordinance requir-
ing dogs to be chained and muzzledls something
that the owners of dogs may as well be prepared
for. The destruction of few thousand dogs
will do no HARM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

Taking public property for private use is the
natural result of the system of machine politics
how In operation in Brooklyn. That Is what
has happened, it appears, in numerous in
stances recently in the Park Department. Yet
no one has been punished and no one ever will
DO while Boss" Mclaughlin controls the city
officials. But justice will finally overtake
"booders" IN Brooklyn as she has in New
York and Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

The Erie railroad ticket aren't ot Binghamton,
90 The Republican of that city reports is called
The most patient solver Of conundrums along the
line Of the road. Perhaps then he can solve this
conundrum: Why are those rebel flags like
President Cleveland? "Becausc they are not to be
returned did you say. Mr.. Ticket Agentp Right
the irst time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

Before Mr. Cleveland had perpctrated his colossal
rebel flag bunder, Mr. Manning was reported as
referring t. him rs the winning card in the politi
cal game" II Manning was to give his opinion of
the President to-day In the same iguratve language
IL would probably consist of the one expressive
word-euchered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

The capture Of the Ute chief Colorow in Colorado
by the Federal troops Is good news. Colorow is as
bad an Indian MS can be found when Geronimo and
his band out Of the way He has been great
hindrance to the development Of western Colorado
Tor several years and is credited with the murder
OF n large number OF miners and prospectors. III
this old scoundrel is not % be dealt with n
white murderer and robber would be it is at least
to be hoped That that lie viii DO put where he can
never go raiding again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

More wheat IL coming east for export now
than at any time since the recent "coner"
was organized. This is one good effect of the
collapse. The artificial increase in the price of
grain here Injuries the farmers and the country
at large for the benefit of few spectators.
Happily the spectators in this last attempt
got caught in their own trap but, as shown in
the case of the bank failure in Cincinnati,
thousands of innocent persons Will suffer-
The assets of the bank appear to have been
almost entirely absorbed in bOlstering up this
speculation. The arrest of the chief officers
will be poor consolation to the depositors.
Three of the suspected train robbers in Texas
have been arrested, but what the public is
chiefly interested in hearing is their conviction.
Nearly every time there is tram robbery, re-
ports come of arrests. but there the matter
stops. If the Texan authorities cannot protect
passengers in that State by breaking up this
business, they ought to confess their incompe-
tence and resign. Not only the Texan authori-
ties, but the United States officials, are con-
cerned in this matter People who do not ride
on Western trains are interested in the safe
carriage of the mails. Is it to be said that this
Government cannot protect the mails
The Canadian Minister of Marine and Fish
cries has come to the conclusion that " it is an
easy matter to be misled regarding supposed
illegal flshIng' 1t would have been better for
his Government II he had impressed that fact
last year on his inconsiderate subordinates
In the long run they will find that when deal
ing with the American Government 1T will not
pay to allow their zeal to run away with
their discretion. They may reap temporary
advantage by overzealous conduct in trying to
make things unpleasant for the Yankee fisher
men, but the American people can be relied
upon to secure In the end ample recompense
for any injustice to American citizens.
Governor Hill found time to sign number
of bills yesterday, including one for rehear-
ing in the case of the ancient claim of James
OBrien. But he has not yet found time to
Sign the important measure affecting the pub
JIG schools of the State, by providing uniform
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

useless which tho President has full power to box
up and send back TO Arkansas. There MOulu DC no
outcry against the return OF Garland. IL would be
authorized 10y existing law and Justified as an eAecu
tive act Ncw-IOrk sun.
1he Solid South prefers to have that tattered
flag kept on exhibition at the Department OF JUS
tice. The President has no desire TO send II DncK
when its return would bring reproach upon South
ern craftsmanship. That relic Is sale where II Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

new machine for eleyating ice Is described III
ome Of the Hudson River newspapers III us III
,entor is democrat and would like TO get d place
IN the Democratic state ticket this iall he would
10 well to keep quiet about his ice elevator. But
( he happcns to have thought ont a new and i'm
proved method of elevatng-say rum to the helght
4 the average male mouth-well, the convention
will doubtless nut HIM the ticket by reclamation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-23

O REIGN.- Children's Jubilee; 30,0O0little onesin
le Park. - The case of Baron Selliere. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Hero and There by the
News Reporters.

The police reported seven arrests up to
O'Clock this morning, all for disoIderly con-
duct.
Seven sinners were before the Mayor yes
terday morning, and when his honor mad
rendered his decisions the city's exchequer
was increased $tG.
The Mayor has published q notice that
the ordinance forbidding the piling Of lum-
her or otherwise obstructing the sidewalk
near or about the city fire plugs will be
rigidly enforced.
While the water was shut off yesterday
the fire department very kindly supplied
the MoRWNG News building and the
Barnard street bakery by running lines OF
hose frola the ire plug on Barnard and
Bryan Streets
The steamer st. Nicholas. which has been
laid w ever since her collision with the 1y-
bee railroad bridge, was lowed up to the
Hermitage yesterday and run up on the mud
fats. where she will remain for the present
out of the way of navigation.
The Italian bark Emilio Ciampa finish
ed discharging her cargo yesterday and a
further survey will be had on Monday. The
work of discharging this vessel was pretty
quick job and reflects some credit on steve
dore Larsen who superintendent 1t.
Edward Mordoc, colored man, for many
years the faithful engineer of the Upper
Rice Mill, died at his residence on Friday.
He was an honorary member of the Chat
ham Light Infantry, and will be buried this
morning, the company forming an escort.
The steamer David Clark left her wharf
at O'Clock yesterday morning for Fernan-
dina. When she arrived opposite Thunder
bolt one OF her ilues was blown out She
returned to the city and the repairs were
finished by 5 o'clock yesterday evening
when she resumed her voyage.
Myrtle Lodge No 1868, G. U. o. of o. F.,
and the Past Grand Masters Council No.
20, q. U. o. of o. F., will meet at their
lodge rooms, corner of Cuyler and Duffy
streets, this morning at $40 o'clock, to at
ham Light Infantry will meet at the same
hour for the same purpose.
About $50 O'Clock yesterday morning
Niles Larsen Swedish sailor was drowned
He was working on a staging repairing the
stern Of the Norwegian bark Telemoch
which is lying at the Ocean Steamship
Company's wharf, and while in the act
OF jerking out an auger with which
he had Just bored a hole
into the post he fell backwards into the
river, and as he could not swim he was
drowned A rope was thrown to him but
he failed to catch it. William Ferguson
was diving for the body for several hours
but failed to find it and it had not been re-
covered up to late last night Larsen was
about 30 years of age and wns
TO Arendal, Norway, by adoption The
Captain of the bark spoke very highly of
him. He had been on the bark about three
months and the Captain says was one of the
best men in his crew, besides being an ex-
cellent ship carpenter